The Tucker Carlson Show How Wall Street & the FBI Colluded to Destroy Trevor Milton After His Tech Threatened Big Oil
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Jul 23, 2025 
Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola Corporation, dives into his tumultuous journey as he disrupted the oil industry with his hydrogen-powered vehicles. He reveals the dark alliance between Wall Street short sellers and the media that led to his arrest and the downfall of his company. The conversation explores the ethics of short selling, media manipulation, and the frightening power dynamics between corporations and government. Milton also shares his emotional experience of receiving a presidential pardon, reflecting on justice and the personal costs of false allegations.
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Nikola's Hydrogen Truck Journey
- Trevor Milton founded Nikola from his basement and built hydrogen zero-emission semi-trucks.
- The trucks recapture energy efficiently and aim to reduce pollution in the freight industry.
Hydrogen Efficiency Explained
- Hydrogen is abundant and can be produced from water via electrolysis to generate electricity.
- Producing hydrogen onsite can match or exceed grid electricity efficiency after accounting for transmission losses.
Short Sellers Manipulate Justice
- Short sellers bet against and actively work to drive down stocks for profit.
- They collaborated with DOJ to initiate investigations preemptively to maximize stock collapse effects.